This article takes up a few "riddles" in the theory of Ayurveda and suggests explanations. It also looks into the Mahabhutas in pharmacology and discusses the real causes of diseases starts with. An interesting graphic representation of the six rasas, is also presented.

Comparative study of media in the preparation of Tamra bhasma with special reference to Tamaka svasa

p. 239

DS Wadodkar, KU Pillai, HS Sarma

Three types of tamra bhasmas separately prepared by using the media of mercury, Solanum xanthocarpum and sulphur were tested in patients of tamaka svasa. Results suggest that the process of making tamra bhasma with sulphur is superior to others due to several reasons.

Some pharmacological studies on a flavone glycoiside of Nyctanthes arbortristis (Harsinghar)

p. 245

AK Srivastava, RL Khare, RK Udadhyay, AK Jha, JS Dangi, Naresh Talwar

A flavones glycoside isolated from the bark of ayurvedic plant, Nyctanthes arbortristis was subjected to various pharmacological studies. The glycoside was found to be effective on, cardiovascular system and smooth muscles of intestine but no significant effect was found on CNS. The glycoside exhibited promising anti-inflammatory activity.

Clinical trial of Candanasava, in the treatment of urinary tract infection

p. 248

KN Goel, RH Singh

Candanasava gives significant relief to urinary tract infection. Like other Ayurvedic drugs Candanasava might be acting not merely as an urinary antiseptic but also as a host-modifying factor, thus rendering the host-urinary tract resistant to infection and making the bacterial infection pathogenetically less virulent.

Role of different containers and methods on alcoholic preparations with reference to Kutajarista

p. 256

Shobha G Hiremath, Damodar Joshi

The role of different types of containers and methods of preparation was studied in the case of Kutajarista. Stainless steel containers were found to be superior of vessels made of earth and wood. Addition of yeast generated more alcohol facilitating better extraction of chemicals. The significance of the findings is discussed.